revolve about

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Definition

Verb 1. To have as a central point of attention, activity, or existence: This meaning describes a situation where something is the primary focus or the central element around which other things are organized or depend. 2. To orbit or circle around a central point: This meaning describes the physical motion of one object moving in a circular or elliptical path around another object.

Usage and Examples
  • Her social life revolves about her family commitments. (Her family commitments are the central focus of her social life.)
  • The discussion revolved about the main theme of environmental justice. (The discussion was centered upon the main theme.)
  • In our solar system, the planets revolve about the Sun. (The planets orbit the Sun.)
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase often implies a dependency or a primary focus. When used figuratively, it suggests that the central element is of paramount importance.
  • It can be used in both passive and active constructions.
    • Active: "Their strategy revolves about customer satisfaction."
    • Passive (less common): "The entire project was revolved about a single, innovative idea."
Variants and Related Words
  • Revolve around: This is a more common variant with identical meaning and usage. ("His world revolves around his new business.")
  • Center on/upon: A direct synonym for the figurative sense. ("The debate centered on the proposed law.")
  • Focus on: Similar to "center on," emphasizing concentrated attention. ("The lecture focused on economic principles.")
  • Orbit: A synonym for the astronomical sense. ("The satellite orbits the Earth.")
Synonyms
  • For the figurative sense: center on, focus on, hinge on, be concerned with, concentrate on.
  • For the physical sense: orbit, circle, circumnavigate, gyrate around.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Revolve around: As noted, this is the primary and most frequently used phrasal verb form, synonymous with "revolve about."
Related Idioms
  • Make the world go round: This idiom suggests something is a fundamental, driving force in life or a situation, similar to how something can "revolve about" a central point. ("For him, love is what makes the world go round.")
Verb
  1. center upon
    • Her entire attention centered on her children
    • Our day revolved around our work

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